Ohio Code § 3701.16
Ohio Code § 3701.16. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3701.16.
The director of health may purchase, store, and distribute antitoxins, serums, vaccines,
immunizing agents, antibiotics, and other pharmaceutical agents or medical supplies
that the director deems advisable in the interest of preparing for or responding to
a public health emergency. The discretion granted to the director by this section does not relieve the director
of the duty to act under section 3701.161 of the Revised Code .
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 3701.16
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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